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Rob Gonda is a technology executive with over 25 years of experience driving digital transformation and revenue growth for leading Retail and CPG organizations, as evidenced by his work with McDonald's, Catalina Marketing, Coca-Cola, Unilever, Kellogg’s, Target, Tesco, Marks and Spencer, Bed Bath & Beyond. He combines a deep understanding of consumer behavior with expertise in AI/ML, cloud computing, and data analytics to deliver personalized customer experiences and optimize business operations. As a multilingual leader fluent in five languages, Rob brings a global perspective to solving complex business challenges. Currently serving as Chief Technology Officer at VendorMint, Rob leads the technology vision and implementation of advanced analytics solutions that help retail suppliers recover revenue, enhance compliance, and streamline operations across the supply chain. His expertise in data monetization and AI-driven insights is transforming how suppliers manage deductions and compliance with major retailers, including Walmart, Target, and Kroger. Rob has a proven track record of building and leading high-performing technology teams, implementing innovative solutions, and delivering measurable results. A recognized thought leader, he is a faculty member at Singularity University, a Forbes Technology Council contributor, and a frequent speaker at industry events. Key achievements include: • Architecting and leading McDonald's digital transformation, resulting in eight consecutive quarters of positive global sales growth and a tripling of the company's market capitalization. Key initiatives included the launch of the first mobile app, driving customer acquisition from zero to over 24 million within the first 12 months, and the implementation of enterprise-wide DevOps practices, reducing deployment time by 70%. • Leading Catalina Marketing's digital-first transformation, delivering a 5% gross-margin improvement through modernization of the legacy technology stack to a cloud-native architecture. • Serving as Global Head of Innovation at Sapient, advising top Fortune accounts, which included Coca-Cola, Unilever, Kellogg’s, Target, Tesco, Marks and Spencer, and Bed Bath & Beyond. • Developing and implementing data monetization strategies that generated over $500 million in new revenue through data, analytics, and AI initiatives, applicable to enhancing customer loyalty programs and personalizing marketing campaigns.